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It does sound like a double standard. I also think many HR professionals are familiar with and patronize online certification programs and other forms of electronic continuing education within their field. I know when I consider educational opportunities my first thought is online -- because of the issues...

Although our culture is increasingly hyper-connected and tech-savvy, it appears that when it comes to education, employers still prefer Ivies to the Internet.

The July Issue Brief from EBRI offers an inside look on the attitudes of recent retirees, and offers employers tips on how to keep older employees in the workforce longer. Although health benefits obviously rank highly, "feeling truly needed" also is frequently cited as a reason to keep working.

We're don't normally advocate being a couch potato, but Sunday, we'll make an exception. Tune in to the new PBS documentary, "THE FORGETTING: A Portrait of Alzheimer's," an encore broadcast of the Emmy-Award-Winning program. The program features a panel of medical experts and scientists who discuss the...

Form 5500 compliance just got a little easier, thanks to new guidance from DOL. Groom Law Group offers assistance in breaking down the fed-speak.

As always, I find myself agreeing and disagreeing at the same time. This comment is focused on the idea that one month's time isn't long enough for a worker to judge an environment. I think employers do need to guard against giving workers a false impression, meaning through the hiring interviews and...

Here´s something to chew on with your morning coffee:

Most employees cop to being responsible for their own health (82%), according to new survey results from the Vitality Group. However, many (44%) say they are not responsible for paying for their own health care. In addition, more than 95% only would participate in a wellness program if they "got something...

Learn from some of the biggest employer names in how to craft an effective work-life benefits program. Companies like RSM McGladrey, KPMG and Ernst & Young offer their insight on how to help employees bring work and life into balance.

Today's "Wish You Were Here" comes from Central Nebraska Public Power in Holdrege, NE. In 2006, CNPP implemented a consumer-driven health plan with assistance from Meritain Health, successfully reducing their drug costs by 42%, their medical and dental claims by 34%, and their cost trend by 12%. Out of...